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Wynnum Manly Community Newsletter 10 July 2014

This week has seen a ‘changing of the guard.’ Diane has retired. After 14 years working in my office she has decided to stop working and enjoy life! My new staff member Jennifer has joined the office recently and with Kerry they will help you with any questions or concerns in my Ward Office. Diane has served the Wynnum Manly Ward community and I well with her dedication. I wish her and her family a happy and healthy retirement.

I drove a couple of people from a company which builds high quality units around the Ward recently. They were very impressed by the opportunities available. Meanwhile another 5 storey apartment building has been approved at 70 Bay Terrace which is the south east corner of Bay and Charlotte Streets. The site includes the kebab shop and the old St Vincent de Paul shop. That makes it at least 5 approvals of 5 or more storeys. We just need someone to start building!

Shops are Opening Recently I noticed a new business in the shops near Lindum Railway Station. Everything Reptile sells reptiles and their foodstuffs as well as cages . Visit the shop or www.everythingreptile.com. au for more information. The business proprietor Simon Grainger is a licensed snake catcher. His contact number is 0417 618 609.

King Tide Due A King tide is expected this Sunday evening, 13 July 2014. In addition, higher than normal high tides are expected on the evenings of Friday, 11 July 2014 through to the early hours on Wednesday morning, 16 July 2014. If you need help with sandbags, these are available at the Council Depot in Herbert Street, Lota.

Parking Taskforce Submissions close this Friday, 11 July. If you haven’t make a submission I encourage you to do so. Also below is the link for a survey if you can take the time to complete, this too would be helpful. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/brisbaneparkingsurvey

Events Attended

On Saturday I attended the official opening of the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron’s new clubhouse. The building was formerly the Port of Brisbane’s visitors Information Centre. It was located on the back and was built over Swan Lake. It was cut up and transported to Royal Queensland by barge. This was an example of recycling on a grand scale. RQYS now have a much larger dining area plus two seminar rooms and a bigger office. Well done to the RQYS and the Port of Brisbane!

On Sunday I went to the Men’s Shed’s 3rd Birthday lunch. Hopefully it won’t be their last. I still believe they can be relocated to somewhere on the old Wynnum Central School site.

Later in the afternoon I held a sausage sizzle to celebrate the opening of the new shelter sheds at the Elanora Park dog off leash area at Wynnum North. Dog owners were very positive towards the latest improvement in the largest off leash area in Brisbane.

Council Events “LIVE” Arts/Culture/Events Phone my office (3403 2180) if you would like a copy of the complete “LIVE” booklet.

Wynnum Library and Community Events for All Ages Bookings or more details call 3403 2199 or 3403 8888

Yarning at Wynnum Come and joing us for a yarn and cuppa to meet Wynnum Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander Elders Thursday 10 July 10am -11am at Wynnum Library P34032199

Community Achievements Centenary and Beyond – Dance and Dinner and Awards night – Wynnum RSL, Tingal Rd Come and celebrate the achievements of community members from the Wynnum and Bayside areas with a night of awards dinner and dancing. Ph 33963431 to book ph 3396 3431 for Saturday 19 July 6pm to 10pm Tickets $15 and must be pre-paid prior.

Calypso Magic Sunday 27 July 2 to 3pm Rivercity Steel Band playing at the Wynnum Wading Pool area

School Holiday Activities There are many activities on at the Wynnum Library and other venues in the area. Events like:- My Story Universe Enjoy a creative workshop to make a diorama of the setting for your story. Ideal for 5 to 12yr olds. Thursday 10 July 10am to 11am

Illustration Workshop with Tracey Lennon The author of ‘The True Book of Gnomes,’ Tracey Lennon talks about the illustration techniques for creating difference characters. Ideal for 10yrs and older Saturday 12 July 9.30am to 10.30am

For more details on what free and resonably priced activities are on for your kids this school holiday click here

BCC Fitness and Outdoor Fun Activities for All Ages BCC Healthy and Active activities below to find out more and how to register phone 3403 8888. Fish Wise Sunday 3 August 11am to 2pm Learn the basics of shore based fishing. Ideal refresher or beginners class. Venue – Wynnum Wading Pool Park at the jetty. Bring sun protection and water. Bookings required for this Free event, phone 0403 713 820.

Tai Chi and Qigong All Ages Weekly from Wednesday 16 July to 17 Sept at 8.30am to 9.30am Wynnum Wading Pool Park for all ages, no booking required. For more details call 3358 1955

Tai Chi and Qigong for 50+ only Weekly from Friday 11July to 12 Sept at 7.15am to 8.30am at George Clayton Park, near the rotunda on the Esplanade, Manly No bookings required. For more details call 0402 714 494

Eastside Community Church Craft Group at Eastside Community Church 568 Wondall Rd Manly West (Cnr Manly Rd) Crafty or want to learn to be? Then why not join Eastside Community Church Craft Group? Every Thursday from 9.30-12.30 Learn a new craft or bring your own to join others in friendship. Sign on days for 3rd term are Thurs 19 and Thurs 26 June Classes include embroidery, shadow embroidery, quilting, silk painting, parchment craft, beading, knitting, crochet and scrapbooking. Morning tea is included for $4.00 Call Sharon on 0408 484 449 or Margaret on 33965072 or 0409 624 817 Or email us on sdshazzad4@gmail.com or margreilly70@gmail.com if you would be interested in a Thursday evening class from 7 to 9pm.

Wynnum 60 & Better at Shop 5, 66 Bay Terrace, Wynnum. Welcomes you to visit their Tea Room. Their volunteers will make you welcome and provide morning tea for only $2.00. They are open Monday to Friday 9am to 12noon.

Wynnum/Manly National Seniors Meets the first Monday of each month including public holidays, except January, in the Sunset Lounge at Wynnum Manly Leagues Club, 92 Wondall Rd, Manly West. Club doors open 9.30am. Admission is $4.00 and includes morning tea. The meeting commences at 10am with good Guest Speakers or Entertainers finishing at 12noon. At each meeting there is a raffle. The Notice Board is available with information pertaining to Senior’s Welfare, Travel and Events. Each quarter we operate a “Bring and Buy” table. For further information please phone Secretary Ann 3396 7556.

The Wynnum-Manly and Districts Men’s Shed Come along to the old Wynnum Central State School site, Florence Street, Wynnum. New members are welcome or just come and see what it’s all about. Come and have a chat or join in with their activities, a good venue for men of all ages. Meeting times are:- Monday – 9.00am to 1.00pm Wednesday – 9.00 0am to 1.00pm (includes Sausage Sizzle Morning Tea and meeting) and Wednesday evening from 6.00pm to 9.00pm Thursday – 9.00am to 1.00pm. Contacts: – Wayne Holmes on 33964178 or David Westlake on 0403641565.

Wynnum Manly Workers Sports Club’s Seniors Social Club This Club provides a Senior’s Social Club who meets on the second Tuesday of the month for a chat and morning tea charging $2.00 per person. They also organise trips leaving the fourth Tuesday of the month at a cost of $16.00 for members only. To join or find out more details contact Marilyn on 3348 5179 and for upcoming events click here

Sunday 13 July – Seagulls home match at Dunwich. This match against Central Queensland Capras will be transferred to Dunwich on Straddie as an Indigenous Recognition Game. This is a great idea and if you can support it, will be a good game.

Wednesday 16 July – Make your own Solar cooker with Wynnum Manly Community Garden Group from 9am to 12noon. Bookings essential Cost $10 for materials ph 39048585 Venue is Bethania St Community Garden, Cox Park, Lota.

Wednesday 16 July – Parenting Children Course commences at the Wynnum Presbyterian Church at Cnr Bay Tce and Cedar St Wynnum for those parenting 0 to 10 year-olds. The course starts at 7.30pm until 9.30pm at a cost of $15pp. Please RSVP by 11 July via phone on 3893 1712 or email to david.jbj@bigpond.com. More information can be found at www.marriageandparenting.org.au

Sunday 20 July – Harman’s Reserve Bushcare Group will hold a working bee from 7.30 – 10.30am. All welcome to come along. Please meet at the container on Wood Street, Manly, near the scout hall. For details call Gayle on 0423845237.

Saturday 26 July – ARAD Winter Fair from 8.30am Come and support this great community group and enjoy the foods and craft stalls.

Saturday 26 July – Wondall Heights School FETE on Wondall Rd, Manly West This year’s theme is “Grease is the Word” with lots of rides, craft, cakes and sweets, food stalls, pony rides and baby animal and more. Great entertainment from their very talented students – including our champion Wakakirri Dance Team! Come along and see which lucky teacher has to kiss a pig! All are welcome.

Sunday 27 July – Sunday Serenade Concert with the Queensland Choir at Wynnum Municipal Hall at 3.00pm an exhilarating

Sunday afternoon programme of great choral music by this outstanding choir and soloists. Enjoy Melodious choral masterpieces by Vivaldi, Bach, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Brahms and others plus magnificent opera choruses by Verdi and Wagner. Tickets are Adults $30, Concession $25, Full time students $15 and Children $15.00 Bookings through 4MBS Ticketing on 3847 1717 or www.4mbs.com.au

Saturday 2 August – Edith St Retro Markets from 9am to 3pm in Edith St, Wynnum Great stalls and fun to be found.

Saturday 2 August – Lota State School Fete from 10am to 3pm at 26 Richard Street, Lota

Saturday 2 August – Quota Club of Wynnum Manly are hosting their annual Hear and Say fundraising Auction at the Leisure Centre, 241 Tingal Rd, Wynnum from 4.30pm to 8.30pm Cost $10pp which includes a light supper. RSVP by 28 July to Yvonne on 3893 1157 or Kay on 3396 4712

Saturday 2 August – Movies in the Park, at Little Bayside Park, Manly with stalls from 5pm and movie at 6.30pm. Free event hosted by the Manly Harbourvillage Chamber of Commers, Bayside PCYC and Caltex.

Thursday 14 August – Choices Better Lifestyle Forum at the Wynnum Manly Workers Sports Club, Bognor Street, Tingalpa from 9:30am. To register email to Belinda@bellifestyle.com.au by 7 August for this free event. The Forum will provide a connection to service providers, resources, information on funding and the current situation from DSQ, NDIS and Government sectors as well as helping with information.

Saturday 16 August – Parkrun 5km free run for anyone to join. 7am start at Wynnum Wading Pool. To register go online at www.parkrun.com/Wynnum Saturday 16 August – Jan Power Markets at Little Bayside Park, Manly from 6am to 12noon